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The 1947 (Heat Treatment) Regulations called for the heat treatment
of the ingredients of ice cream, either by heating to 150°F. for 30
minutes or 160°F. for 10 minutes. The 1952 Amendment Regulations
permit of heating to 175°F. for 15 seconds.
Registration of Hawkers.
During the year two hawkers were registered under the Middlesex
County Council Act, both applicants trading in greengrocery.
In October, 1952, the Council made an Order under the Town Police
Clauses Act, 1847, prohibiting street trading in those roads likely to be
congested and where as a result obstruction might occur.
(D) HYGIENE OF FOOD
By the end of the year certificates had been issued in respect of 256
out of the 970 food shops in the district.
Steady progress was made during the year in interesting the public
in the subject of clean food. Every opportunity is taken of exhibiting
features bearing on this subject as are afforded by the gathering together
of people on such occasions as the Council's Delegate Conference. More
film strips have been purchased, and talks are given at which these are
shown at meetings of women's organisations and also to mothers attending
the local infant welfare clinic sessions. Another means of stimulating
interest is by arranging for parties to visit food preparing premises in the
district.
At the end of the year consideration was being given to undertaking
a more active campaign in the financial year 1953/54. As part of this,
a booklet on food hygiene was to be prepared for free distribution.